This research investigated a fungus called Scytalidium ganodermophthorum that produces yellow pigments and can decay wood. The study found that while the fungus can break down wood structures, it does so weakly and produces varying amounts of pigment depending on conditions. This has important implications for using the fungus in sustainable product development. Impacts on everyday life: • Provides new possibilities for natural wood staining and coloring products • Contributes to development of sustainable alternatives to synthetic dyes and pigments • Helps understand how to better protect wood products from fungal decay • Offers potential applications in eco-friendly textile dyeing and paint production • Could lead to new natural preservatives for wood products